Category: Art contest USA

The project aims to re-imagine disability and mobility. It invites artists to submit their innovative projects.

Application open in April 2023

Deadline: 8 October 2023:

Application link:

Submission fees: 20 USD

About:

PleinAir magazine art contest aims to attract the best artwork worldwide offering artists taking part in this contest multiple prizes and recognition at an international level. selected artwork will also be exposed in the
French Salon.

Deadline: Monthly and annual award.

Application:

Submit your artwork to the following website.

Prizes:

Monthly Winners
$12,100 in cash
1st Place Overall – $600
2nd Place Overall – $300
3rd Place Overall – $100
People’s Choice – $100

Annual Winners
$21,500 in cash
Grand Prize – $15,000
and your painting featuring on the cover of PleinAir Magazine

2nd Place – $3,000
and a feature in the digital edition of PleinAir Magazine

3rd Place – $1,500
a feature in one of our e-newsletters

People’s Choice – $500
Three Honorable Mentions – $500 each

Eligibility:

Artists worldwide.

Competition website

SPRING 2022 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant  awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (4) honorable mentions (2 in art and 2 in photo), will be featured and recognized on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit official website.

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit.

Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews here.

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: June 16, 2022
Region: US & International
Awards: $550.00 USD Grants
official contest website.

Deadline
30 June 2022

Country: USA

Who may enter
The competition is open to illustrators from around the world. 

Short description

The contest is organized by Clavis Publishing, which publishes books for children.

“ Clavis Publishing and the city of Hasselt launch the 14th edition of Key Colours, the two-yearly international contest for illustrators of children’s books. Only a children’s book, intended for children from 2 to 7 years old, can qualify for the award. A professional jury will judge the artistic, literary and child-oriented qualities of the works.

The text must be sent in the original language. If the original language is not the Dutch, French, English or German language, a translation in one of those four languages should be added.

A children’s story must be told and illustrated in exactly 24 pages.

Use the form on this website to submit your work. 

Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.

Prize
The winner receives 7,500 € and the winning work will be published by Clavis Publishing.

From all entries, a selection will be made for a children’s books exhibition in Hasselt. At the exhibition children will award their favourite illustration with the Children’s Award. The winner of the Children’s Award receives 750 €.

Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.

Deadline
30 June 2022

Country: USA

Who may enter
Each illustrator based in the United States and Canada may participate in the contest. The competition is open to everyone, regardless of experience. 

Short description

The contest is organized by Clavis Publishing, which publishes books for children.

“ Clavis Publishing, New York launches Key Colors, the two-yearly national contest for illustrators of children’s books. Only a children’s book, intended for children from 2 to 7 years old, can qualify for the award. A professional jury will judge the artistic, literary and child-oriented qualities of the works.

A children’s story must be told and illustrated in exactly 24 pages, or 12 double pages.

Use the form on this website to submit your work. 

Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.

Prize
The winner receives US$8,000 and the winning work will be published by Clavis Publishing.

Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.

Deadline
5 October 2022

Status: open.

See also: Art exhibition in USA.

Country: USA

Prizes: worth 3000 dollars.

See also in The USA: Key Colours Competition New York US$8,000 to win- 2022

Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone.

Short description
Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, students are asked to submit their interpretation of the theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.”

“ Embracing Our Differences invites you to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated. Become a part of this exciting change through your visual art or creative writing submission to the annual Embracing Our Differences juried competition.

Your art must be HORIZONTAL in orientation. Click here to download templates for creating Embracing Our Differences artwork in the proper dimensions.

There is no limit on the number of submissions.

Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.

Prizes
A total of $3,000 will be presented in the form of three separate awards – $1,000 each for “Best-in-Show Adult”, “Best-in-Show Student” and the “People’s Choice”.

50 submissions will be selected for inclusion in the exhibit. The exhibit will be displayed at Bayfront Park in downtown Sarasota, Florida, USA. 

Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.